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[TimP]

Captain America or Billy Bike.

Which would you rather ride?

(Uwe, I think we could do an interesting psych profile on the denizens of this forum with seemingly innocuous questions such as this. Spin it into an on-line quiz a la "Winter Storage" if you like. I would if I knew how, but hey! I'm a Mac guy and don't really know how to use computers :D.)

[TimP]

Might as well declare myself: I'd rather ride the Billy Bike because I'm shy and retiring and wouldn't want all the attention, not to mention attracting shotgun pellets*. Plus my arms would get awfully tired.

*Yes, I know Billy died, too, but I almost think that was an accident. What did he ever do to deserve his fate?

[Malks]

I also vote for the Billy bike because I do not think my arms are long enough to reach the ape hangers on the Captain America bike. I also like the V-Max and V-Rod; I think they both share some of the styling of the Billy bike. Yeah, I know, I ride an ST, but hey I have a practical side and like to be more comfortable when riding these days.

(Sorry, can't help to set up an online quiz as I am a Mac guy as well. Apparently, PC users on this Forum have a spell checker right next to the message box! At least that is what Uwe has told me.)

[Uwe W.]

Cabin fever has clearly set in - and it looks like Tim is in charge of the asylum.

[TimP]

Tim is in charge of the asylum.

Call me Ratched.

Hey, Malks! Get back on here and vote! Uwe's gone and set it up, and it's a tie as I write this. YOU can make a difference!

That's an order. No more meds until you do.

[Malks]

Call me Ratched.

Hey, Malks! Get back on here and vote! Uwe's gone and set it up, and it's a tie as I write this. YOU can make a difference!

That's an order. No more meds until you do.

Not one to not follow orders. I voted.

Geez Tim, you are sharp today. Loved the comment regarding Uwe's Wheelspin column. Backing In It Uwe, that might have been a little over the line!

[Ivor biggin]

My vote is in and it`s tied again.
I.B.

[Rocking Couple]

The tie didn't acquire a grand age..
Billy

[Canadian Steve]

Might as well declare myself: I'd rather ride the Billy Bike because I'm shy and retiring and wouldn't want all the attention, not to mention attracting shotgun pellets*. Plus my arms would get awfully tired.

*Yes, I know Billy died, too, but I almost think that was an accident. What did he ever do to deserve his fate?

If I recall correctly Billy used the one finger salute with the fellows in the truck, setting off the shootings.
Steve

[TimP]

I think there was a Dennis Hopper cameo in the part of the film you're referring to. Billy was a nice guy. I'm almost sure of it. Dennis..? not so much. Talented, though, to this day.